KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN CANCER THERAPY WITHIN BAUCHI STATE CENTRAL ZONE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The majority of doctors (75.0%), nurses (50.0%), pharmacists (57.1%), physiotherapist (71.4%) and other HCPs (57.14%) felt that medical practitioners should be more educated on CAM because, they reported to have a fair knowledge of locally used CAM in cancer therapy. The desire to learn about CAM goes beyond curiosity and information but to acquire the knowledge to treat complications and drug interactions and to communicate effectively with patients about CAM.
The prevalence of CAM use in cancer treatments among HCPs in Bauchi state central zone was low (44.1%), and the majority were reluctant to recommend CAM and to refer patients to a CAM practitioner. Sex, tribe, and type of HCP were associated with recommendation for the use of CAM. In conclusion, healthcare providers knowledge, attitude and practice within Bauchi State Central Zone regarding complementary af
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